Sure sign of spring: Fred's Shanty opens in New London

Top: Deborah D'onofrio of Hebron hands a lunch tray to her daughter, Alexa, 9, during a stop for lunch with friends at Fred's Shanty on Pequot Avenue in New London. The popular eatery opened for the season on Wednesday. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Published March 13. 2014 12:01AM | Updated March 13. 2014 3:31PM

Left: Karina Parker waits on a customer. a lunch order at Fred's Shanty on Pequot Ave. in New London as the popular seasonal eatery opens for the first time this season Wednesday, March 12, 2014. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)